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YY55 CHO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,571 mi
Last recorded114,571 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 CHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 114,571 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 114,542 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,808 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 108,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 103,288 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,097 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 97,097 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working NEW BULB FITTED (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush split and poor

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 89,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush split and poor

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,290 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,858 miles

both front abs rings split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,988 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,267 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,500 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 27,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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YY55 CHO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY55 CHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY55 CHO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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